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There are so many business programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.
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Top Business Associate Degree Schools in New York
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Our rankings named New York University the best school in New York for business students working on their associate degree.
The average tuition and fees at NYU is $56,500. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from NYU accumulate an average of $23,343 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at NYU. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Excelsior College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s list.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,946 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, Excelsior College is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Out of the 61 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, The New School landed the # 3 spot on the list.
New School University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $52,338. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,584 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that New School University does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend SUNY Empire State College. It ranked #4 on our list.
Students from New York who attend SUNY Empire full time pay an average of $7,630 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,540. On average, associate degree students take out $17,977 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at SUNY Empire. During the 2019-2020 year, about 75% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent associate degree programs at Yeshiva University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in New York.
Yeshiva does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $47,500. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Yeshiva. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 7% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Fashion Institute of Technology came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the ranking.
In-state students pay an average of $7,793 in tuition and fees if they attend FIT SUNY full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $22,315. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,831 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at FIT SUNY. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
LaGuardia Community College landed the #7 spot in the rankings for the best associate degree business programs.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at LaGuardia is $5,218. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,098. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,677 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at LaGuardia. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.
SUNY Cobleskill ranked #8 on this year’s list.
In-state students pay an average of $8,676 in tuition and fees if they attend SUNY Cobleskill full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,586. Associate Degree recipients from SUNY Cobleskill accumulate an average of $13,165 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SUNY Cobleskill does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Rochester Institute of Technology landed the #9 spot in the rankings for the best associate degree business programs.
The average tuition and fees at RIT is $50,951. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at RIT. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 84% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Corning Community College landed the #10 spot in the rankings for the best associate degree business programs.
In-state students pay an average of $5,966 in tuition and fees if they attend Corning Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,230. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,370 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Corning Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 34% took at least some of their classes online.
Hudson Valley Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $5,964 in tuition and fees if they attend HVCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,764. Associate Degree recipients from HVCC accumulate an average of $13,973 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that HVCC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 84% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Onondaga Community College ranked #12 on this year’s list.
Students from New York who attend OCC full time pay an average of $5,754 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,844. On average, associate degree students take out $15,137 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at OCC. In fact, around 61% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Jamestown Community College landed the #13 spot in the rankings for the best associate degree business programs.
In-state students pay an average of $6,340 in tuition and fees if they attend Jamestown Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,540. On average, associate degree students take out $13,759 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Jamestown Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 61% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Monroe Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list.
Students from New York who attend Monroe Community College full time pay an average of $5,662 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,368. Associate Degree recipients from Monroe Community College accumulate an average of $14,404 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Monroe Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.
Monroe College ranked #15 on this year’s list.
The average tuition and fees at Monroe College is $16,686. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $16,720 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Monroe College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 37% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #16, Nassau Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their associate degree.
Students from New York who attend Nassau Community College full time pay an average of $6,330 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,130. Associate Degree recipients from Nassau Community College accumulate an average of $13,974 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Nassau Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #17, Mohawk Valley Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their associate degree.
Full-time students from New York pay an average of $5,500 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MVCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,798. Associate Degree recipients from MVCC accumulate an average of $13,867 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
MVCC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 58% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Suffolk County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #18 on the list.
Students from New York who attend Suffolk County Community College full time pay an average of $6,270 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,740. Associate Degree recipients from Suffolk County Community College accumulate an average of $11,129 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Suffolk County Community College. In 2019-2020 about 79% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #19, Niagara County Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their associate degree.
In-state students pay an average of $5,671 in tuition and fees if they attend Niagara County Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,423. On average, associate degree students take out $15,980 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Niagara County Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Borough of Manhattan Community College landed the #20 spot in the rankings for the best associate degree business programs.
In-state students pay an average of $5,170 in tuition and fees if they attend BMCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,050. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,961 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at BMCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.
Plaza College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the ranking.
The average tuition and fees at Plaza College is $13,450. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Plaza College accumulate an average of $21,516 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Plaza College is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Bryant & Stratton College - Online landed the #22 spot in the rankings for the best associate degree business programs.
Bryant & Stratton College - Online does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,295. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,380 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, Bryant & Stratton College - Online is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
With a ranking of #23, Elmira College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their associate degree.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $36,228 to cover tuition and fees at Elmira. The school does not offer an in-state discount.
One thing to take note of is that Elmira does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 48% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Kingsborough Community College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the ranking.
In-state students pay an average of $5,252 in tuition and fees if they attend KCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,132. On average, associate degree students take out $10,854 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at KCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.
Finger Lakes Community College landed the #25 spot in the rankings for the best associate degree business programs.
Students from New York who attend Finger Lakes Community College full time pay an average of $5,722 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,710. On average, associate degree students take out $16,783 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Finger Lakes Community College. In 2019-2020 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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